R Ashwin is one of the most prolific all-rounders in the Indian cricket team. Always in form, the cricketer has been taking wickets and setting records. And on Monday, Ashwin broke a record of one of the world’s most famous bowlers – Dennis Lillee. Ashwin became the fastest bowler to take 300 Test wickets.

Ashwin (left) broke the record of Dennis Lillee (right) by claiming 300 wickets in least number of matches. MyKhel

Monday was the fourth day of the ongoing Test match between India and Sri Lanka and was Ashwin’s 54th Test match. By comparison, Lillee took his 300th in his 56th Test.

Ashwin’s spell helped India win the by an innings and 239 runs, and lead the Test series 1-0.

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Praise even came from spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan who congratulated Indian off-spinner with these words:

“I want to congratulate him (Ashwin). It’s a big achievement as getting 300 Test wickets is not an easy job. Definitely, he is the best spinner in the world at the moment.”

If Murali calls you the best spinner in the world, it surely means something. So obviously there were reasons for Ashwin to celebrate it.

The 31-year-old Tamil Nadu off spinner soaked in the victory with a tweet in which he is seen posing for a selfie with team captain Virat Kohli.

If we aren’t asking how many wickets the Great Dennis Lillie took in the subcontinent, let’s not ask how many Ashwin took outside the subcontinent. Must acknowledge the enormity of his achievement. #300